http://wkms.org en http://wkms.org/post/western-kentucky-coal-miners-could-lose-benefits-bankruptcy-case <p></p><p>A pending federal bankruptcy court decision could affect thousands of Kentucky mine worker benefits.</p><p>Patriot Coal Corporation, which operates two mines in Union and Henderson counties, wants to modify their collective bargaining agreements with the United Mine Workers Association. Patriot will replace all health care benefits for retirees with a Voluntary Employee Benefit Association trust. Patriot doesn't plan to replace the health insurance program for current employees.</p><p> Wed, 08 May 2013 17:54:10 +0000 John Null 31568 at http://wkms.org Western Kentucky Coal Miners Could Lose Benefits in Bankruptcy Case http://wkms.org/post/umwa-protests-potential-loss-health-benefits <p></p><p></p><p>Members of the United Mine Workers of America and other unions rallied&nbsp; in St. Louis today. Hundreds of United Mine Workers and supports marched through the streets of St. Louis today as part of a rally in front of the corporate headquarters of Peabody Energy. Miners are protesting the potential loss of health benefits. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:34:30 +0000 Jeff Williams 28037 at http://wkms.org UMWA Protests Potential Loss of Health Benefits